The film’s greatest asset is David Belle , the co-founder of parkour. Re-playing his role from the original French version, Belle is a marvel to watch. The opening chase sequence is a masterclass in movement, turning the crumbling architecture of the city into a playground of gravity-defying stunts.
The dialogue is often clunky and riddled with action-movie clichés. The social commentary regarding urban decay and government corruption is present but takes a distant back seat to the punching and jumping. subtitle Brick Mansions
(2014) is a high-octane, stunt-heavy action film that serves as a bittersweet farewell to the late Paul Walker . A remake of the 2004 French hit District 13 , it trades the gritty realism of its predecessor for a glossy, stylized version of a dystopian Detroit. The film’s greatest asset is David Belle ,
Director Camille Delamarre (a protege of Luc Besson) uses quick cuts and a pulsing soundtrack to keep the energy high. It’s a "popcorn movie" through and through, designed for speed and impact. The Weak Points The dialogue is often clunky and riddled with